Westminster Dog Show 2009

Snap Judgment: Westminster Dog Show 2009

We went behind the scenes at the Westminster Dog Show, held this past Monday and Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, to chat up the owners/handlers of the top canines, all competing to be "best in show." Despite the breed variety, we found out that not only do dogs rule, they’re all angels on a leash, from high-maintenance toys to laid-back giants. —Jessie Pascoe

[Pictured: a very well-groomed Yorkshire Terrier]